dc_misc (dc_misc) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-08-28 12:44:00

Entry tags:

inactive - keith queen, inactive - sindella zatara, mike blood, npc - mia dearden, plot - "time of troubles", victoria craft, zachary zatara

From the Depths of Hades
There was a low rumbling deep within the Earth near Taenarum, Greece. The rumbling grew louder and louder until it seemed like there was an earthquake. Local residents ran for doorframes. The Earth erupted and dirt, rocks and plants were sprayed into the air. A gaping maw formed in the Earth and the pit seemed bottomless.

The pit was not empty.

Beings and creatures that had not seen the light of day in over two thousands years climbed from the pit and stepped out onto the Earth.

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	Gotham dc_monsters 2010-08-29 01:20 am UTC (link)
	The chaos in Gotham City began with a giant, three-headed beast. It snarled as it ran rampant through the city, crushing cars, people, and smashing up buildings as it went. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham partdemon 2010-08-29 01:35 am UTC (link)
	A big ass three headed dog running through the city that was certainly one way to ruin a date. Needless to say Mike was not happy about that and he full intended to get back at it for that. He just followed the path of destruction to where the beast was. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham dc_monsters 2010-08-29 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Normally Cerberus would not have paid any mind to Mike's approach, but demons were things that Cerberus was fully capable of sensing (even if they were only half-demon). All three heads zero'd in on Mike, and the middle one snapped right at him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham partdemon 2010-08-29 01:54 am UTC (link)
	This was definitely an ‘oh shit’ moment if he ever had one. He quickly concentrated changing his feet to a demonic red form so that he could jump out of the way of the snapping jaws. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham dc_monsters 2010-08-29 01:58 am UTC (link)
	The snapping jaws missed, but kept following Mike. Cerberus did not fear such a puny demon child. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham partdemon 2010-08-29 02:16 am UTC (link)
	Demonic agility really wasn’t helping right now and he then focused and his feet became normal again though his shoes were ruined and started breathing fire at the head trying to eat him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham dc_monsters 2010-08-29 03:03 pm UTC (link)
	The middle head reared back in response to the burns, but the head to the right came in from the side and snapped at Mike. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Gotham partdemon 2010-08-30 05:39 pm UTC (link)
	Mike was too busy with middle head that he could not evade the other head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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	dc_monsters 2010-08-29 01:38 am UTC (link)
	In Star City a Herd of Centaurs were running through the street looting and firing off arrows from their bows. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	sonic_arrow 2010-08-29 01:40 am UTC (link)
	The centaurs receive return fire from Green Arrow, fully in costume and on the scene. He knocks some arrows out of the air and sends bolo arrows at a few of them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_monsters 2010-08-29 01:49 am UTC (link)
	The Centaurs did not notice Green Arrow was there until several of the bolos tied up and knocked down a few of their number. They started galloping towards him firing arrows. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sonic_arrow
2010-08-29 01:59 am UTC (link)

Well, he managed to be the distraction. How... displeasing. Keith took shelter in a nearby alleyway and started volleyed a flash grenade arrow over the top of the building. Once it went off, he used the explosion of light as his cover for coming out of the alleyway shortly and firing off two tear gas arrows into the herd.

Unfortunately, there was a lot of centaurs and Keith only had so many arrows. He was down twenty-three already. "Where the heck did you guys come from?!"

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	dc_monsters 2010-08-29 02:13 am UTC (link)
	The Centaurs were blinded by the flash grenade arrow losing sight of Keith but still blindly galloping forward into the clouds of tear gas. This stopped over half of the herd making it so at least for now they would not be able to fire arrows. The remaining centaurs started searching for Keith. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sonic_arrow 2010-08-29 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Keith started firing off more arrows. They were a mix of boxing, bolo, and standard arrows. This, unfortunately, made him easier to spot. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_monsters 2010-08-30 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	Keith’s arrow took down several Centaurs and the rest opened fire him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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2010-08-30 07:27 pm UTC (link)

Keith maneuvered to avoid a lot of the arrows. However, some had still managed to cut or dig into him. He had one in his leg, and multiple cuts along his arms, legs, and torso. He finally managed to duck behind some cover and started to volley arrows into the herd.

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Las Vegas

greatest_zatara
2010-09-01 11:06 pm UTC (link)

"And TIME." Zach calls out as the last lock comes undone. He shrugs the myriad of chains and padlocks off himself, whistling for a stage-hand to lower the rope he'd been suspended from.

"Twelve-point-two. Good work boss."

"Not good enough. Scott Free would have had it in eight." Zach mutters as he runs a hand through his hair after righting himself.

Bruno tilts his head. "You okay boss? You seem distracted." He grimaces. "Magic stuff?"

"Yeah....I--" He cuts off abruptly. Something's coming. It doesn't set off a full scale alert, but it's definitely something to take precautions about. "Everyone, take twenty. If I don't call you back, enjoy a night off and I'll see you tomorrow. LEAVE."

Bruno, being seasoned help for Zachary by now, ushers out the less experienced workers, assuring them it's just part of the quirks of working for a Zatara.

Zach magically locks the doors once the civilians have gone, before conjuring up the appropriate reception, now that he's pegged one of the incoming. He smirks.

"Eblat, sriahc, aet dna senocs." He seats himself once the arrangement appears, steeped and piping hot. He props up his head on one arm, smirking.

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	Re: Las Vegas just_a_stranger 2010-09-01 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	"Impressive," a voice from behind him said. How long had they been there? Perhaps they'd always been there. Her comings and goings were not quite subject to the same rules as others of the mystical set. "But this is far from a social call." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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greatest_zatara
2010-09-01 11:39 pm UTC (link)

Zach takes a long sip of his tea, collecting his thoughts.

"It's about the ebb and flow, isn't it? Magic's been picking up speed the past few months. We're hitting a swell in the cycle of it. Not a new Age, thank goodness, but important to be ready for."

He sets his cup down, snatching up a scone and taking a vicious bite out of it. "And here stewarding Shadowpact was such an easy gig... well, vacation's over I suppose."

He pulls out his phone. "Bruno? Yeah. You're clear for the night.

No, no shows for at least two weeks.

Yes, I know they'll be mad.

So call the girl.

Oh for crying out loud... she's a cute teenage girl in a skintight outfit. The audience won't care if it's an pure escapist act rather than an illusionist one. Just tell her to hold the explosions. The Bellagio's insurance isn't as expansive.

Fine. I'll be in touch."

He looks back to Craft. "And? Walk me through whatever's going on that forced you to swallow your pride and come scurrying to the World's Greatest."

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	Re: Las Vegas partdemon 2010-09-02 12:35 am UTC (link)
	Mikr really did like being taken around like this. He preferred to travel on his own power. “World’s greatest what? Because I don’t see it,” Mike said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Las Vegas just_a_stranger 2010-09-02 04:02 am UTC (link)
	"World's Greatest Braggart, perhaps," Victoria told Zachary coldly. "Cerebus attempted to make a meal of downtown Gotham," she went on. "My impression was that this was not an isolated phenomena." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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greatest_zatara
2010-09-02 04:27 am UTC (link)

Zach wipes his mouth, before standing and bowing to his guests. "Zachary Zatara - World's Greatest Magician. Also, senior member of Shadowpact, which is the lion's share of the reason why Vicky is here."

He processes the bit about the dog. "Hmph. Well that would align with the Minotaur in the corn-maze in Alabama... not to mention the gremlin infestation at Narita International. Lost a good set of luggage." He grunts. "I've been kept busy, but it's been more a matter of quantity than intensity. It would appear things are stepping up."

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	Re: Las Vegas partdemon 2010-09-02 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	“I thought that was Zatanna,” Mike said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Las Vegas just_a_stranger 2010-09-02 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	"My name, as I have told you before, is Victoria. Not "Vicky,'" she snapped, keeping her irritation largely under control. Zachary was tolerable at the best of times, but he was a necessary evil. "The gremlins are likely unrelated," she said. "But the other phenomena both share a Greek origin. That suggests possibilities." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)